# Maine Senate Race Shakeup and More | Portland Maine News

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Podcast: [Portland Maine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-maine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7600695)
Published: 2026-07-11T09:22:39+00:00
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Maine’s Senate race just got a major shake-up as Graham Platner drops out amid serious sexual assault allegations, leaving Democrats scrambling to fill the ballot spot. Meanwhile, the Maine Supreme Court sides with the Secretary of State, upholding transgender students’ right to participate in sports. Tragically, a 92-year-old died in a Vassalboro crash — a sobering reminder of life’s fragility. The FBI is sounding the alarm on online extremist groups targeting kids with self-harm threats. But there’s hope: Maine’s Recovery Access Project celebrates its first year of saving lives, and while the weekend’s weather looks great, next week’s heat is coming. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/483b68bb049ea6ae

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